Provisions are being put in place to deal with snow and ice forecast to affect Plymouth over the next few days.

Plymouth City Council is reportedly monitoring the weather situation closely over the next few days and teams are on standby to deal with any potential problems caused by the bitter cold snap.

ROADS

The Council’s fleet of gritters are pre-treating the city’s primary and secondary routes each night and are re-gritting in the early hours where necessary.

Drivers are advised to check the weather forecast and avoid making journeys in freezing conditions wherever possible. If they do decide to travel they should check their route, drive according to the conditions and take extra care.

There are around 400 community salt bins around the city, which people can use to treat local roads and footways that are not routinely gritted. Salt from these bins should not be stockpiled for use on private property.

Don't get caught out in the snow (Image: File image)

Residents who want to treat pavements and driveways in front of their properties should only need a tablespoon of salt for each square metre. Ordinary table salt and dishwasher salt can also be used.

People should avoid using hot water to clear snow or ice as this freezes and causes even more hazardous conditions.

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Information on which roads are pre-treated and grit bin locations can be found by clicking here. To report an empty salt bin, please call the team on 01752 668000.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

The council says its Adult Social Care staff are working with all of the council's partners to ensure that some of the more vulnerable members of the community receive the support they need over the next few days.

Residents who have friends, family or neighbours that may be alone, at risk of ill health or elderly are urged to check in on them regularly.

WASTE COLLECTION

Many of us will be waking up to this this morning (Image: Essex Live)

The Council’s recycling and rubbish crews have been asked to arrive for work each morning and residents should leave their bins out as usual.

Managers will assess the road and weather conditions before a decision is taken on whether to embark on rounds or not.